This is #2 of 25. This is one of the Durette's most well known pieces. The exterior is a perfect blend of wood and stained glass. A very large eyepiece allows for a 3-D image. Both white and black background object trays are provided, into which you can place dried flowers, etc.

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Scope name:

Sea

Year:

1995

Limited edition:

Production

Signed:

Etched

Scope type:

Cell(handheld)

Exterior material:

Wood(veneer)

Object cell type:

Dry

Objects:

Flowers/plants

Mirror system:

2 mirror

Symmetry:

7-point

Special features:

Dried flowers in the object cell are highlighted against the black background.

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Scope name:

Kaleidoscopia

Year:

1995

Limited edition:

Limited

Signed:

Yes

Scope type:

Various

Exterior material:

Various

Object cell type:

Wet and dry

Objects:

Various

Mirror system:

Various

Symmetry:

Various

Special features:

This is #94/100. This is a 5 scope set of mini-scopes commissioned by Cozy Baker, and contains scopes by Carolyn Bennett, Ben Ansley, Sherry Moser, Peggy and Steve Kittleson, and Luc and Sallie Durette.

This is #7 of 25. Collaboration with Earl McNeil: multiple layers of hardwood veneers, lathe-turned, expose symmetrical patterns that match the symmetry of the mirror system. Unbelievable flame-worked glass. Rich, bright colors: solid, multi-striped, some with dabs of extra color

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Scope name:

Splash

Year:

2001

Limited edition:

Production

Signed:

Etched

Scope type:

Cell(handheld)

Exterior material:

Wood(veneer)

Object cell type:

Dry

Objects:

Glass

Mirror system:

2 mirror

Symmetry:

10-point

Special features:

This is an amazing scope, albeit with a modest exterior. The back of the object cell turns independently, and creates a background which changes from white to sections of pinks, blues, and greens. The chamber also turns, revealing pieces that look almost hand colored.

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Scope name:

Into The Forest (A Midwinter Night's Dream)

Year:

2007

Limited edition:

Limited

Signed:

Yes

Scope type:

Cell(handheld)

Exterior material:

Wood (solid)

Object cell type:

Wet

Objects:

Pine cones, cypress, plated

Mirror system:

2 mirror

Symmetry:

7-point

Special features:

This is the Christmas kaleidoscope from the Durettes for 2007. Laser cut ornamental wood which mimics the "scherenschnitte" (scissor-cutting) technique. Body is figured Western Maple.
Cell objects include pine cones, cypress, and leaves that are gold plated, some handpainted. Czechoslovakian glass pearls, glazed ceramic pieces.